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ID S1376

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

State Affairs Committee

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires clerks of political subdivisions to provide accurate and detailed maps of all subdistricts to the county clerk by January 1 of each election year

  • Shifts notification responsibility so county clerks notify political subdivision clerks of candidate filings within 24 hours, rather than the previous arrangement

  • Reduces the deadline for certifying nominees to the ballot from 7 days to 5 days after the close of filing

  • Adds a 48-hour window for political subdivision clerks to review and certify nominees to the county clerk after receiving notification

  • Effective date of July 1, 2026, with emergency declaration

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the filing of declarations of candidacy.

ELECTIONS

Last Action

Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation; Filed for second reading

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

State Affairs3/10/2026
Judiciary and Rules3/9/2026

Full Bill Text

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